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Maya Angelou was an American poet, singer, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She published seven autobiographies, three books of essays, several books of poetry, and is credited with a list of plays, movies, and television shows spanning over 50 years. She received dozens of awards and more than 50 honorary degrees. Angelou is best known for her series of seven autobiographies, which focus on her childhood and early adult experiences. The first, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969), tells of her life up to the age of 17 and brought her international recognition and acclaim. Angelou was active in the Civil Rights Movement and worked with both Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. She was also an actor, writer, director, and producer of plays, movies, and public television programs. She was a member of the Harlem Writers Guild, and her work focused on issues of black female empowerment. Angelou died on May 28, 2014, at the age of 86.

Popular As Marguerite Annie Johnson
Occupation actress,writer,soundtrack
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 4 April, 1928
Birthday 4 April
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of death 28 May, 2014
Died Place Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
Nationality United States

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Maya Angelou Height, Weight & Measurements

At 86 years old, Maya Angelou height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Maya Angelou's Husband?

Her husband is Paul Du Feu (18 January 1974 - 31 January 1983) ( divorced), Vusumzi Linda Make (1960 - 1973) ( divorced), Enistasious (Tosh) Angelos (3 July 1951 - 1954) ( divorced)

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Husband Paul Du Feu (18 January 1974 - 31 January 1983) ( divorced), Vusumzi Linda Make (1960 - 1973) ( divorced), Enistasious (Tosh) Angelos (3 July 1951 - 1954) ( divorced)
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Maya Angelou Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Maya Angelou worth at the age of 86 years old? Maya Angelou’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Maya Angelou's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Actress

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2015

Pictured on a USA 'forever' commemorative postage stamp issued 7 April 2015. Price on day of issue was 49¢.

2011

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, in the White House East Room by President [link=Barack Obama on February 15, 2011.

2005

Biography/bibliography in: "Contemporary Authors". New Revision Series, Vol. 133, pp. 14-25. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2005.

2001

Mother of Guy B. Johnson, author of the novel "Standing at the Scratch Line" (2001) and 'Echoes of a Distant Summer: A Novel" (2011).

2000

She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 2000 by the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington D.C.

1998

Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1998.

1996

She recorded an album with Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson, called "Been Found" in 1996.

1993

She was an actress and writer, known for Poetic Justice (1993), TYLER PERRY'S A MADEA FAMILY FUNERAL (2006) and How to Make an American Quilt (1995). She was married to Paul Du Feu, Vusumzi Linda Make and Enistasious (Tosh) Angelos.

1986

Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award in 1986.

1977

Although she played Cicely Tyson's mother in Roots (1977), she was more than three years younger than her in real life.

1973

Was nominated for Broadway's 1973 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Dramatic) as Mary Lincoln confidant Elizabeth Keckley in "Look Away.".

1957

She recorded an album for Liberty Records in 1957 titled "Miss Calypso".

1954

Toured Europe and Africa in an American production cast of 'Porgy and Bess' between 1954 and 1955.

1928

Maya Angelou was born on April 4, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA as Marguerite Annie Johnson.